Kenneth Barrett

HAMBURG - James Kenneth Barrett, 74, of Hamburg, died Saturday, March 4, 2023, at his home. Mr. Barrett was a native and former resident of Wilmot until he moved to Hamburg over 35 years ago. He graduated from Wilmot High School in 1966 and attended the University of Arkansas at Monticello for four years.

Mr. Barrett worked in the Georgia-Pacific Corp. maintenance department for 39 years, having retired in 2011. He was a member of the Hamburg First United Methodist Church. Mr. Barrett enjoyed hunting, was an avid outdoorsman and took great pride in working in his yard, keeping it clean, and would "fight" with the leaves every year to keep it that way.

He loved doing things with his family, watching his granddaughter dance, and was always "along for the ride." He was a cherished and loved husband, father and grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Orum and Fernande Vicknair Barrett; a brother, Robert Orum Barrett Jr. and two sisters, Mary Louis Harp and Eve Elizabeth Torian.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sue Hall Barrett of Hamburg; a daughter, Brandi Barrett Garrison and husband Kyle of Jonesboro; two brothers, Errol Barrett of Portland and Johnny Barrett and wife Linda of Hot Springs; three sisters, Lela Mae Pickett of Texarkana, Texas, Laura Pasqua of Gonzales, La., and Gloria Roebuck and husband Buddy of Ruston, La.; his beloved granddaughter, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Barrett Garrison; and a host of nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be 11 a.m. today, March 7, in Wilmot Cemetery with the Rev. Greg Comer and Dr. Bobby Pennington officiating.

Honorary pallbearers will be Keith Barrett, Vick Barrett, David Pickett, Steve Naff, John Reed, Harold Hall, Joe Kersey and Steven Harvey.

Visitation was Monday.

Memorials may be made to the Hamburg First United Methodist Church, 202 S. Main St., Hamburg 71646.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg.

Online registry: www.jones-hartshorn.com